Wootton High School

Dear Wootton Community,

I hope this message finds you in good health and well.  I have several updates to share with you this week!

Please take note of the following changes to this week’s schedule:

PTSA Meeting - Tuesday, November 17th:

Please join the PTSA on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 pm for our meeting!  This month’s PTSA presentation entitled Mental Health for Teens:  Dealing with Isolation during COVID will feature Dr. Bohnenkamp who will discuss mental health and well-being for our students.  Dr. Bohnenkamp is an Assistant Professor and core faculty at the National Center for School Mental Health within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Bohnenkamp has extensive experience in school mental health research, policy and clinical practice at the local, state and national levels. She will provide a 45 minute presentation and then leave 15 minutes for questions.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89657390439

Meeting ID: 896 5739 0439

Mobile: +13017158592 (participation code: 89657390439#)

Congratulations to Mr. Brian Gregory! After 37 years of dedication, Mr. Gregory will be retiring from MCPS effective December 1^st.  Mr. Gregory has been a counselor at Wootton for the last 4 years and has worked within the Wootton cluster for the last 24 years!   Mr. Gregory has made a tremendous impact with our students and families. Mr. Gregory, THANK YOU. Best wishes on your retirement! 

Please note that Mr. Benjamin O'Hara will continue to serve as Wootton's long term substitute for Mr. Gregory this year.   Mr. O'Hara can be reached by email  at Benjamin_D_O'Hara@mcpsmd.org. 

MP1 Grades will be available on ParentVUE on Tuesday, November 24th.  

Reminder to Submit Annual Verification on ParentVUE:

If you have not already, please submit your annual verification of contact information for your student.  Your contact information must be verified yearly even if there are no changes. You can do this by logging in to ParentVUE and clicking “Online Registration” in the upper right corner and then selecting “2020-2021 Annual Verification – Student Information” in the dropdown menu. Please confirm your information or make any changes as necessary.  If you need help with your ParentVUE account, contact the main office at 240-740-1500 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on school days. 

Last Days for Senior Portraits: November 17-20:

The last days to get your senior portrait taken at Wootton are November 17-20. Please see the Wootton website for details on how to book a time slot. Please contact seniors@vosphoto.com with any questions. 

Our 50th Anniversary Yearbook is now on sale!

While our yearbook might look different than past years, we still plan to create a book to remember all that we've accomplished this year. We sold out of yearbooks last year, so order now to reserve your copy. Head to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use Order Number 13771 to get yours today!

LAST Call for HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGN:

The Holiday Giving Project has provided Thanksgiving and December holiday assistance to low-income households for over 30 years. A network of social workers, school counselors, and human service professionals refer families in need of assistance. Local non-profits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies serve Holiday Giving recipients, as donations are available. If you and your family are in need and would like to be referred for possible assistance for the holiday season, please complete this referral form to provide the required information. Resources are limited: please apply only if you and your family are truly in need. While a referral is not a guarantee of assistance, the Project helps as many families in need as donations allow.

Please return the form to Sherrie Clark, guidance secretary, by November 20th for December holiday assistance.  

Thank you for your continued support of Wootton!  Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns regarding this week’s updates.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Boldon

Principal

Thomas S. Wootton